1998 Château La Mission Haut-Brion | Pessac-Léognan | 750ml

Classic Bordeaux Powerhouse — Structured, Savory & Beautifully Mature 🍷🇫🇷

1998 Château La Mission Haut-Brion is a superbly evolved Left Bank classic from the iconic Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Often regarded as the more muscular and intense counterpart to Château Haut-Brion, La Mission is celebrated for its depth, mineral tension, and formidable aging potential.

The 1998 vintage, particularly strong for Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines, has matured gracefully at La Mission, revealing layered complexity, earthy nuance, and refined structure—making it an excellent choice for collectors seeking a ready-to-drink Bordeaux of serious pedigree.

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Dried blackcurrant, dark cherry, cigar box, graphite, subtle smoke

• Palate: Dark fruit, cocoa, leather, earthy spice, polished tannins

• Finish: Long, savory, and structured with lingering mineral depth

🔥 What Makes It Special

• Flagship wine of Château La Mission Haut-Brion

• Renowned Pessac-Léognan estate with First Growth-level reputation

• Cabernet Sauvignon–dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc

• Classic 1998 vintage now entering prime drinking window

• Highly collectible with strong aging pedigree

📦 Product Details

• Producer: Château La Mission Haut-Brion

• Appellation: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

• Vintage: 1998

• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon–led Bordeaux blend

• Region: Bordeaux, France

• ABV: ~13%

• Size: 750ml

💎 Why You’ll Love It

1998 Château La Mission Haut-Brion delivers a compelling balance of power and maturity—earthy, structured, and deeply expressive. Ideal for refined dinners, milestone occasions, or collectors seeking a classic Bordeaux with gravitas and immediate drinkability.